Madzibaba Mose and Madzibaba Owen recently gathered in Domboshava to offer prayers for Madzibaba Wicknell, giving thanks to God for his life and work.
During the moment of prayer, they also expressed deep appreciation for Madzibaba Wicknell’s love, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the Johanne Masowe Church.
By Dorcas Moyo
The distance between Canaan and Egypt is about 613 km. Yet Moses and the children of Israelites took 40 years to cover that distance. This means they were moving about 42 meters per day (meters, not kilometers). Doesn’t that seem extremely slow?
Of course, in earlier parts we discussed why they took the longer route. But even with that route, the journey was not supposed to take 40 years—something caused the delay.
Remember, when God was delivering His people from Egypt, He promised to take them to a land flowing with milk and honey (Exodus 3:8). When they reached the borders of Canaan, 12 spies were sent to assess the land and bring back a report. The Bible tells us that 10 of them returned with a negative report. They admitted the land was good, but said the people living there were stronger and would defeat them. Only two—Caleb and Joshua—gave a positive report, saying the land was good and they could conquer it (Numbers 13:1–33).
Unfortunately, the people chose to believe the negative message brought by the ten spies. They complained against God and even wanted to appoint a leader to take them back to Egypt (Numbers 14:1–4).
By doing this, they treated God as a liar. They did not believe His promises that He would give them the land. Instead, they trusted the words of men. The spies had spent 40 days exploring Canaan, so God declared a punishment: for every day they spied the land, they would spend one year in the wilderness—40 years in total—until that generation died (Numbers 14:33–34).
That is why they spent 40 years in the wilderness. It was not because the journey was too long, but because of their unbelief.
Only Caleb and Joshua were allowed to enter Canaan. Everyone else who was 20 years and older died in the wilderness.
They left Egypt, but they never entered Canaan—all because they did not believe the Word of God. They doubted that God could give them victory over the giants in Canaan. In the same way, if we fail to believe God’s Word as it is, we risk missing His promises—and even heaven itself.
1 Corinthians 10:11 says these things happened as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.
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“It’s ChooseDay! Today, we celebrate and choose to honor our remarkable women leaders from the Ecumenical Fellowships who were recognized for their outstanding contributions in society and achievement in religion,” the ZCC said in a statement.
The Council congratulated Rev. Pauline Chauya of the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe, Rev. Nokuthula Mutende of the Presbyterian Church of Africa, and Rev. Siphilangenkosi Nkomo of the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa, with Rev. Nkomo emerging as the overall award recipient.
“Their leadership and service continue to transform communities and inspire hope,” the ZCC added, highlighting the important role these women play as agents of change within both faith-based and civic spheres.
Drawing inspiration from scripture, the Council compared the awardees’ impact to the biblical figure Deborah: “Like Deborah in Judges 5:7 – ‘Village life in Israel ceased, ceased until I, Deborah, arose, arose a mother in Israel,’ these women continue to rise and shape society.”
The statement emphasizes the need to recognize women’s leadership in ministry and their contributions to community development, particularly during Women’s Month and the 2026 International Women’s Day celebrations.
#WomensMonth #IWD2026 #ZCC #ReligiousLeadership
THE WORD IN 60 SECONDS
with Major Kudzai Marime
Dz Extension Corps
Harare West Division
TRUSTING GOD ON THE JOURNEY OF FAITH
Life’s situations as children of God are not always meant to be fully understood. At times, we face painful and confusing moments and wonder why they happen, but that is the very nature of faith.
When Joseph went to the fields to see his brothers, he never imagined that those closest to him would mistreat him, yet even in that painful moment, God was at work.
The journey of faith is a divine adventure where we choose to trust and obey God, believing that one day we will look back and glorify Him for the way He was guiding our path all along.
#RootedInPrayerAndCommitment - Salvationist online
There is something God never promised you when He gave you your passion: instant results.
Yes, He gives purpose, He gives grace, He gives direction… but He rarely gives immediate applause.
Many people abandon their God-given assignment simply because the benefits are not showing quickly enough.
But here is a truth that may shock you:
God often hides the reward of purpose in the future so that only the truly called will stay.
Think about it.
When Noah started building the ark, there was no rain, no flood, no evidence—only divine instruction. For decades he built what looked like the most unnecessary ship in human history.
I can imagine the neighbors whispering:
"Brother Noah has started another strange project again." This is why abandon erstwhile projects.
Yet the day the rain came, the same ark that looked foolish became salvation.
Purpose often looks ridiculous before it becomes remarkable.
Look at Joseph. God showed him dreams of leadership, but the journey to those dreams passed through betrayal, slavery, and prison. If Joseph had judged his destiny by his temporary circumstances, he would have concluded that God made a mistake. You have had so many say they were never meant to do such and such a thing! This is abandoning God's promise He expressed through the prophet Jeremiah in 29:11.
But God was not mistaken—He was preparing a throne through a prison.
And consider David. The prophet anointed him king, yet after the oil touched his head, he went right back to shepherding sheep. No palace. No crown. Just sheep that did not even say "thank you."
Imagine telling people:
"I have been anointed king."
And they ask, "Where is your kingdom?"
And you say, "Currently… in the bush with sheep." God's purpose for most people looks ridiculous and far fetched.
Purpose is funny like that.
Even our Lord Jesus Christ spent 30 years in preparation and only 3 years in visible ministry.
Heaven took time to prepare what the world would see briefly.
So if you are pursuing what God has placed in your heart and it seems like:
• The recognition is slow
• The money is slow
• The applause is slow
• The results are slow
Relax.
Slow does not mean wrong.
A mango tree does not produce fruit the same year it is planted, but when it finally starts producing, it does not apologize to anybody.
Galatians 6:9 says:
"Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
Notice the condition: if we faint not.
The harvest does not fail—people faint before it arrives.
So if God has placed a passion in your heart—whether ministry, business, writing, filmmaking, singing, weaving, serving humanity (1 Corinthians 12, 14)—remember this:
There may not be immediate benefits, but there will be ultimate gain. He who started a good thing in you will help you to accomplish it - Philippians 1:6.
What looks like a slow season today may actually be a preparation season.
Keep praying.
Keep working.
Keep believing.
Keep building.
In other words:
Keep on keeping on.
Because one day the thing that looked small, unnoticed, and unprofitable will suddenly become the very thing God uses to bless many lives—including yours. Remember your blessing doesn't come from human beings, but God.
Praise God for He is the providence originator, keeper and deliverer. Be blessed.
The award-winning singer shared the news with fans, inviting them to support the project by subscribing to her newly created YouTube channel ahead of the show’s debut.
Mashavave said the programme will focus on cooking and lifestyle content, giving followers a chance to see another side of the celebrated gospel artist.
“Please subscribe to my new channel. I have a cooking show coming soon,” she said while announcing the upcoming show.
https://youtube.com/@cookingwithfungisai?si=8H_ItPZFVniPZcAB
